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Mechanical Engineer

Posted 2 months ago

OfficeBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Nuada is a vibrant Cleantech business that has developed an exciting next-generation carbon capture system, which will be critical in the fight against climate change.

Having secured partnerships with leading cement manufacturers and energy producers, we are scaling our technology; showcasing the exciting potential of our ultra-energy efficient capture system to help decarbonise many hard-to-abate industries, turbocharging our pathway to Net-Zero.

We are in an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about designing, selecting, and commissioning key process equipment and structural components to bring carbon capture projects from concept to field deployment.

• Assist in the design and improvement of carbon capture plants.

• Execute end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of static equipment and structures.

• 3D/2D modelling and detailing for mechanical systems; including equipment, internals, and structural components.

• Interface with Process, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines to ensure integrated equipment, layout design and cost optimisation.

• Comprehensive ownership and execution of mechanical packages; including Pressure Vessel Packages, Heat Exchanger Systems, piping systems, Plant Mechanical Equipment Packages (including rotating) and Structural Packages.

• Develop technical documentation and technical deliverables (i.e. Material Datasheets and Material Requisitions).

• Review, comment and evaluate design packages from vendors and subcontractors.

• Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis and HAZOP studies.

• Support commissioning, Factory Acceptance Tests, and start-up procedures for carbon capture systems.

• Reporting to Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+ years of relevant design experience with complex mechanical systems.

• Proficient in 3D/2D modelling and detailing for mechanical systems.

• Experience in end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of static equipment and structures.

• Mastery of AutoCAD / SolidWorks / /Navis work software.

• Expertise in Piping Stress Analysis – Using Caesar II (as per ASME B31.3).

• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Mechanical Design – Using ANSYS or equivalent.

• Experience in preparing Material Datasheets, Material Requisitions, and Technical Bid Evaluations.

• Proven experience in pressure vessel and static equipment design.

• Strong focus on layout/cost optimization, design for manufacturability and modularization is highly desirable.

• Expertise in design validation, part sourcing, and product iteration is highly desirable.

• Experience in RFQ preparation, managing resolution of client review comments, deviation requests, and site technical queries (TQ/SQ) is highly desirable.

• Comfortable in entrepreneurial environments, flexible, and communicative.

• Manage /schedule daily and project activities to meet target.

• Knowledge of rotating equipment will be advantageous.

• Knowledge of Inventor / PV Elite / STAAD. Pro will be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package

• 35 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.

• Generous pension contribution • Private health insurance

• Income Protection and life insurance

• The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company.

• A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work

• Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact.

• Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology.

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

We are Nuada, a next generation carbon capture company that is energy efficient and cost-effective. Learn more Nuada carbon capture today!

Industry
Environmental Services
Headquarters
Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Founded
2012
Company location
Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Specialties
Carbon Capture, CO2 Filtration, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), Engineering, and Adsorption Systems

Key team members

Didier Lequeux

Didier Lequeux

Stephen Price

Stephen Price

ZINAIS KONTOULI, MD, MSc, PhD, FIP

ZINAIS KONTOULI, MD, MSc, PhD, FIP

Dr. Satyannarayana Edubilli

Dr. Satyannarayana Edubilli

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